Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

A detailed introduction to the concepts of chemical shift, coupling constant, relaxation times and diffusion. Analysis of AB-spectra, based on quantum mechanical principles. Relaxation times are important in both nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and magnetic tomography (MRI) and are discussed with use of the Bloch equations. The principles of MRI and the construction of the MR tomograph, design and optimalisation of pulse sequences, identification of picture artefacts and examples on how to use MRS/MRI. It will also contain an introduction in MR-related pictureanalysis with focus on functional(dynamic) analysis of MR-data.

Learning outcome

After finishing the course the student should be able to:

understand the basic concept of how nuclear magnetisation is created or formed.

understand the effect of radio frequency-pulses on these magnetisations.

formulate the Bloch equation (how magnetisations are affected by relaxation and diffusion) and solve this equation under various conditions.

understand the link between MR sequence parameters and image contrast.

apply the above theory to simple examples.

Admission

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

Grading scale

Explanations and appeals

Facts about this course

Credits

10

Level

PhD

Teaching

Every spring

If the course is offered, a minimum of four students is required for ordinary lectures to take place. If less than four students participate, an exam will be given, but one should not expect ordinary teaching.